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December 2010 Tip of the Month

Dear Santa...

Dear Santa,

I used to think I was a good bowler. I carried a 190 average in two leagues, rarely missed a spare, and had a high game of 290. Lately I couldn't hit a bull in the butt with a bass fiddle. Most nights I can't get the ball consistently to the pocket, especially after the first game. It dives through the nose no matter how hard I throw it. If I move inside, it misses the headpin entirely.

And spares - don't get me started. I can't pick up a corner pin to save me. My teammates say I'm dropping my shoulder, swinging behind my back, or charging the line.

Please, Santa, what I'd really like for Christmas is my old bowling game back.

Frustrated at the Lanes

Dear Frustrated,

I'm Santa Claus, not a miracle worker.

Find a coach. Take a lesson.

Santa

2011

10/2011	Looking for tip writers!
09/2011	Resolution 8: To play the game.
08/2011	Resolution 7: To stay in the moment.
07/2011	Resolution 6: To finish in a strong, stable position on every shot.
06/2011	Resolution 5: To have a Free Arm swing.
05/2011	Resolution 4: To be more aware of my foot work during the approach.
04/2011	Resolution 3: To Ensure a Repeatable Start to My Approach
03/2011	Resolution 2: To Pay More Attention to My Setup and Starting Stance
02/2011	Resolution 1: To Practice More and Better
01/2011	I Resolve

2010

12/2010	Dear Santa...
11/2010	Bowl Out of Your Mind!
08/2010	New Leagues = New Balls
07/2010	Drop your shoulder... Yeah, really!
06/2010	Off-side Spares - opposite your bowling arm
05/2010	Summer Practice Tips
04/2010	Putting it All Together!
03/2010	Breakpoint vs Entry Angle
02/2010	Understanding Entry Angle
01/2010	No Carry? - What's Your Entry Angle?

2009

12/2009	Who Needs Coaching?
11/2009	Playing the Oil Line
10/2009	Playing the House Shot
09/2009	Don't ever buy another bowling ball!!
08/2009	Fill the Hole!
07/2009	Practice...How??
06/2009	Practice Makes.....Perfect??
05/2009	That darn transition game!
04/2009	Moving Day!
03/2009	Help! My thumb sticks!!
02/2009	I had it, but lost it: what now?
01/2009	Changing Your Target Line: Arrows or Feet?

2008

12/2008	Working the Inside of the Ball
11/2008	The Other Arm and Leg
10/2008	The Power of Balance
09/2008	The Custer Effect
08/2008	Clean Up Those Corners
07/2008	Leaving Corner Pins?

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Charley Wilson

Silver Certified USBC Coach
Dick Ritger Coach
IBPSIA Member
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